Marcus Clarke
Marcus Clarke (1846-1881) was an Australian writer and journalist known for his works that addressed themes of colonialism, identity, and…
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Masaoka Shiki
Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902) was a Japanese poet and literary critic known for his role in the development of haiku as…
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Nadia Tueni
Nadia Tueni (1935-1983) was a Lebanese poet and journalist. She was known for her politically charged poetry that explored themes…
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Osip Mandelstam
Osip Mandelstam (1891-1938) was a Russian poet known for his powerful imagery and language. His works often critiqued the Soviet…
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Phineas Fletcher
Phineas Fletcher (1582-1650): An English poet known for his religious poetry and his role in the development of the metaphysical…
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Richard Burton
Richard Burton (1925-1984) was a Welsh poet and translator, best known for his translation of "The Arabian Nights". He was…
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Robert Greene
Robert Greene (c. 1558-1592): An English playwright and writer known for his works that explore themes such as love, deceit,…
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Ruth Pitter
Ruth Pitter (1897-1992): An English poet known for her works that explore themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience.…
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Sidney Lanier
Sidney Lanier (1842-1881) was an American poet, musician, and scholar who is known for his works that combine music and…
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St Cross
St John of the Cross (1542-1591) was a Spanish mystic, poet, and Roman Catholic saint. He is considered one of…
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Theodore Roethke
Theodore Roethke (1908-1963) was an American poet, known for his lyric and introspective poems, including "The Waking," which won him…
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Thomas Parnell
Thomas Parnell (1679-1718) was an Irish poet and essayist who is known for his pastoral poetry and his essay "The…
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